Previously on UD...

"Sooo, how old are you?" He asked me, trying to make conversation when Homeroom was almost over. I wrote my age down on a different piece of paper since he took the other one

"I'm the same age as you, when is your birthday, mine is June 25Th, I'm a Cancer." He told me (His Zodiac Sign is Cancer so his birthday is between June 22nd and July 22nd.). I wrote down my birthday 'September 18Th, Virgo Zodiac Sign'. He nodded before smiling

"It's nice to meet you, Akira. By the end of the day, I promise I will get you to talk." Challenge Accepted.

3rd Person's POV (Lunch)

Throughout the day until lunch, Haru followed after Akira, trying his best to get her to talk to him. No luck so far, he has even went as far as almost getting them both into detention with one another. Of course, that didn't go as planned

"Haru!" Haru stopped from walking and turned around just in time to see Momiji running towards him, arms outstretched as he collided with Haru's midsection. 'Momiji Sohma, Year of The Rabbit.' Akira thought, instantly recognizing the jumpy blonde who spent most of his days either playing with her and Haru or eating sweets and placing bets with her. Akira smiled inwardly at the sight of Momiji, glad that he seemed to be doing well, better than her anyway

"I have been trying to get your attention since 1st Period!" Momiji stated pouting before crossing his arms over his chest

"Oh sorry, Momiji this is Akira, Akira this is my cousin Momiji." Akira nodded and held out her hand for him to shake, only Momiji had better ideas

"Yay, new friend-!" Momiji shot himself towards Akira, about ready to hug her if it wasn't for Haru to grab the back of his uniform, stopping him. Akira sighed in relief to herself 'I would of had to do a lot of explaining as to why Momiji didn't transform.'. Haru also sighed in relief, not noticing Akira's relief. Haru pulled Momiji close to him before whispering to him in a hush conversation

"What do you think you're doing, you could have transformed!" Haru scolded Momiji in a hush tone

"Aww, but I want to hug her, she looks so hug-able!" Stated Momiji, his bottom lip quivering in dismay. Haru sighed, running his hand through his hair. He glanced over at Akira who was minding her own business by looking out the window, the light snow falling on the other side of the glass illuminating her features

"I know, I know. But for right now, we can't tell her anything about our family's curse alright? I don't want anything to happen to her, especially when she hasn't even spoken a word to me since we met."

"Oooo, is she a mute?" Haru shook his head

"I don't think so, I saw her muttering notes to herself in Homeroom today, but it was barely audible." Haru stated causing Momiji to nod

"Can I help?"

"Nah, I think I can do it by myself. But if it ever comes down to it, I will ask you if you can help." Momiji nodded before walking over to Akira, holding his hand out towards her

"Sorry for jumping at you earlier, I get excited when meeting new people!" Momiji stated, smiling cheekily at her. Akira nodded smiling lightly and shook his hand. Haru smiled at that 'Making progress...' He thought to himself right before the bell rung, signalling them to get to their next class. Momiji walked next to them, swinging both of his and Akira's hand as he skipped merrily with them to class. Just like the old times...

(Time Skip to end of School)

Akira gathered up her stuff as the last class ended of the school day, the teacher quickly saying something to the class that Akira didn't hear due to the fact Haru was talking to her

"I guess I didn't get you to talk..." Haru muttered to himself but Akira heard him so she shook her head before writing something down on a piece of paper before showing it to him

"Oh. 'Club Activities are still available, so necessarily school isn't over yet, not even the day so you still have a chance.'." Haru read out loud before nodding as Akira gathered the rest of her stuff and swung her backpack over her shoulder

"What clubs are you in?" Haru asked her. Akira didn't respond, instead beckoned him to follow her. The two left the classroom, only for Momiji to stop them

"Where are you two going? It's time to go home now!" Momiji asked them

"You go on ahead, tell them I won't be back until later on." Momiji nodded, not questioning Haru's intentions before leaving the two alone. Akira led Haru to her club room before opening the door to reveal a room with books scattered everywhere, other students either reading or talking to one another in hush whispers

"Book Club huh?" Haru asked and Akira nodded before putting her index finger over her lips to indicate to be 'quiet' as to not disturb the other students who were reading. Akira went over to her spot and sat her stuff down, Haru following in suit. Akira began to look through one of the piles that held books, looking for one in particular. Haru watched her before asking in a quiet voice

"What book are you looking for?" Akira stopped for a moment before grabbing a piece of paper out of her pocket and handing it over to Haru for him to read 'Red Queen By: Victoria Ayeyard.' (It's a good book you guys should read it one day). Haru nodded then handed the piece of paper back over to Akira who put it back into her skirt pocket. Haru decided to help Akira and began to search within the pile as well, only from the other side. The name of the book echoing in Haru's mind as he searched for it. Only, he grabbed a book from beneath the pile, causing it to fall over him, creating a big ruckus. The other club members in the room stopped, looking over at Haru who was now covered in books, all hardcover (Ouch). Akira placed her hand over her mouth in shock before getting up and coming to Haru's aid, trying her best not to laugh at what just happened

"Dang, that hurt..." Haru stated, rubbing his head as Akira pulled books off of him. Haru grabbed one book off of him in particular, the book Akira was looking for

"Hey, found it." Haru told her cheekily. Now Akira couldn't hold her laughter in anymore. Akira laughed loudly, covering her mouth trying to muffle her laughter as her shoulders shook from the laughter coursing through her. Haru grinned at her

"Sorry, I know I shouldn't be laughing but-" Laughter followed Akira's sentence. Haru blushed at the sound of her voice, it sounded like a melody in his ears. But there was a sense of familiarly in her voice, as if he had hear it before, He shook his head from that thought, knowing full well he had never met Akira before today, but something within him doubted himself for that factor. He chose to ignore it

"You have a beautiful voice Akira." Haru blurted out, his face turning even more scarlet before. This also made Akira blush as well, second time he complimented me on one of my features.

"Umm, thanks I guess?" Haru laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his neck. Akira smiled at him before getting up and lending her hand towards him. Haru took her hand within his before pulling himself up.

To Be continued